CP Caseworkers at Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI)

Location: Damboa

Position Reports to:  Project Assistant

Responsibilites:

• Support on and keep up-to-date service map to which children and families can be referred in the facility and catchment area
• identify, assess, document, refer (to relevant services) and follow-up at-risk children and families 
• Manage cases in acceptable timeframe according to CATAI\'s case Management SOPs.
• Undertake home visits to families of childrenreceiving case management services 
• Respect confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines/ standards
• Ensure that case management information is managed according to CATAI approved procedures e.g. case management forms, registers and computer databases are used in an appropriate and correct manner and protected accordingly
• Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of child protection risks in CATAI’s operational areas 
• Support the preparation of all procurement and administrative documents required for case management implementation. 
• Prepare and share with line manager monitoring reports/updates
• Participate in Case conferences for the management of complex cases 
• Maintain highest standards of professional conduct and ensure actions do not put children at risks 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimmum of 1 years sectoral (child protection) experience in a similar position
• Minimum Diploma  in social sciences, social work or community development
• Experience working and communicating with Children
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community based approaches
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection (especially case management) and community based approaches
• Excellent understanding of the case management including FTR proces
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to lead a team to achieve results
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team 
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environment 
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Commitment to the aims and principles of CATAI. In particular, a good understanding of the CATAI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
• Awareness of using positive discipline; an officer should never shout at, humiliate or hit children Desireable
• Knowledge of the area, socio-culture and local language where the post is located as an added advantage